Intern, Environmental Health and Safety (Winter Term Jan 4-Feb 26 2027)

The role

Support the EHS compliance work for the gene therapy manufacturing facility in Bedford, MA and the Quality Control labs in Woburn, MA. Tasks include site inspections, data management, metric reporting and improvement projects.

What you will do

• Draft, deliver and support EHS communications such as safety alerts, events and training.
• Assist with EHS Insight data, including incident investigations, hazard reports, inspections, corrective actions and compliance tasks.
• Assist with emergency response activities such as evacuation, medical, spill response and business continuity.
• Assist with contractor oversight, including Job Hazard Analyses and safe work permits.
• Work with Facilities and Quality Control on inspection findings and corrective action plans.
• Support a fast-paced environment with many tasks and shifting priorities.

Required qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical discipline: Safety, Environmental, Life Sciences, Engineering or similar.
• 0-1 year of experience in the EHS field.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Stand for extended periods, with periodic stooping, bending and kneeling.
• Lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
• Wear GxP gowning and protective clothing over head, face, hands, feet and body.
• May need a respirator; medical clearance required in advance.
• Remove make-up, jewelry and contact lenses in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in temperature-controlled environments such as cold rooms.

Nice to have

• Prior internship in EHS.

Benefits

• Generous vacation time and public holidays
• Volunteer days
• Long term incentive and employee stock purchase plans or equivalent
• Employee wellbeing benefits
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition sponsoring
• Professional development plans

Before you apply

• Respirator use requires medical clearance in advance.

About the company

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical focuses on rare disease medicine. The company describes a culture of growth, inclusion and patient-focused work.